Scarlet Knights Game Preview - West Virginia
Nov 30 | Football
WEST VIRGINIA (8-3, 4-2 BIG EAST) at RUTGERS (8-3, 3-3 BIG EAST)
Saturday, December 5 12:00 p.m.
Rutgers Stadium
Rankings: Rutgers (RV-AP, RV-Coaches)
West Virginia (24-AP, 23-Coaches)
Series Record: West Virginia leads, 30-4-2
Last Meeting: West Virginia 24, Rutgers 17
Television: ESPN Dave Pasch - Play-by-Play, Chris Spielman - Color Analyst, Bob Griese - Color Analyst
SNY - REPLAY
Rutgers Rush Hour (60-minute replay)
Sunday, December 6 - 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday Knight Football (full replay)
Tuesday, December 8 - 2 p.m.
Internet: ESPN360.com
Radio: Rutgers Football Radio Network
Affiliates: WOR 710-AM (New York City); WPHT 1210-AM (Philadelphia/South Jersey); WCTC 1450-AM (Central Jersey)
Live Statistics: ScarletKnights.com
Student Radio: WRSU 88.7 FM
Satellite Radio: Sirius Channel 121, XM Channel 141
Sports USA Radio Network: Rich Cellini (Play-by-Play), Gary Barnett (Color Analyst) and Roman Oben (Sideline Reporter)
Rutgers looks to capture its sixth nine-win regular season in 140 years of football Saturday as the Scarlet Knights host West Virginia in a key BIG EAST matchup. Kickoff is set for 12:02 p.m. from Rutgers Stadium as the Scarlet Knights honor their 14-member senior class prior to the game.
The Scarlet Knights still have a chance for their third 10-win season in school history if RU can win its regular-season finale vs. West Virginia and in its bowl game.
ESPN will televise the game in HD as Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Chris Spielman (color analyst), and Bob Griese (color analyst) have the call.
The Rutgers Radio Network has pre-game coverage at 11 a.m. as Chris Carlin, Ray Lucas and Anthony Fucilli will call the action on WOR-710 AM in New York City, WCTC-1450 AM in Central Jersey and WPEN-1210 AM in Philadelphia and South Jersey. The Rutgers radio feed is also available nationally on satellite radio. Sirius will carry the game on channel 121 while XM will have the broadcast on channel 141.
Sports USA Radio Network will also provide national radio coverage with Rich Cellini, Gary Barnett and Roman Oben on the call.
Inside the Rutgers-West Virginia Series
West Virginia leads the all-time series 30-4-2. The last time Rutgers won in the series was in 1994 as the Scarlet Knights stopped the Mountaineers 17-12.
Rutgers and West Virginia are meeting for the second time in four seasons in the regular-season finale for both schools. In 2006, West Virginia slipped past Rutgers 41-39 in triple overtime in one of the most memorable games in BIG EAST history.
Saturday's game marks the fourth time Rutgers has hosted West Virginia in its final home game of the season in BIG EAST play. The Scarlet Knights also hosted WVU on Senior Day in 1998, 1996 and 1992 in BIG EAST play.
Coming of Age
For a program that lost six players from last season's team that are on active NFL rosters in 2009, Rutgers has started the season 8-3.
The Scarlet Knights have 20 players on their current two-deep roster with two or more years of eligibility remaining, including eight freshmen. Two true freshmen are in the starting lineup in QB Tom Savage and WR Mohamed Sanu.
Rutgers has just 12 scholarship seniors on the 2009 roster.
Scarlet Grid Notes
Rutgers has allowed the second-fewest trips into the red zone in the nation with 23 ... Only Alabama has allowed less red zone drives with 20 ... Rutgers is 12th nationally and first in the BIG EAST in third-down efficiency defense (32.2 %) ... the Scarlet Knights have yielded just 15.5 first downs per game, the 10th-best figure nationally and tops in the BIG EAST ... Rutgers has allowed just 5.3 yards per punt return in 2009, first in the BIG EAST and 20th in the nation ... Tim Brown leads all active players nationally in career yards per reception (19.6).
Thanks for the Memories
The 2009 senior class (DB Billy Anderson, DT Blair Bines, C Ryan Blaszczyk, WR Tim Brown, FB Jack Corcoran, LB Ryan D'Imperio, LS/WR Andrew DePaola, OL Kevin Haslam, DE George Johnson, DB Zaire Kitchen, QB Jabu Lovelace, DB Devin McCourty, LB Damaso Munoz, QB Domenic Natale) is tied for the third-most victories for a senior class in school history with 35. With two more victories, the 2009 senior class can equal the school record for 37 victories over a four-year span.
The 14 seniors have the opportunity to become the first class in school history to win a bowl game in four consecutive seasons and the fifth-year seniors have the chance to become the first senior class at Rutgers to reach five straight bowls.
Senior Class Win Totals
1. 1978 - 37, 1 bowl appearance
2. 1979 - 36
3. 2009 - 35, 3 bowl appearances
3. 1977 - 35
4. 2008 - 34, 3 bowl appearances
5. 1976 - 33
Best Four-Year Run in BIG EAST Play
The 2009 senior class for Rutgers is 16-11 in BIG EAST play over the last four seasons with one game remaining in league play.
The 16 wins equal the most over a four-year span in Rutgers' BIG EAST history along with the 2008 senior class.
This year's team has the chance to secure a winning record in the league for the fifth time since joining the BIG EAST in 1991. Head coach Greg Schiano has guided three of the squads with winning records in league play - 2005 (4-3), 2006 (5-2) and 2008 (5-2).
| SAVAGE |
Savage Among True Freshmen QB Leaders
Tom Savage is one of nine true freshman QBs to serve as the primary starter in the Football Bowl Subdivision. He leads all true freshmen quarterbacks nationally in touchdown-to-interception ratio.
Savage is also Rutgers' single-season record holder for a true freshman QB in the following categories:
• Winning percentage as a starter: 7-2 (.777)
• Wins as a starter: 7
• Wins as a starter in BIG EAST play: 3
• Touchdown passes: 11
• Passing Yards: 1,764
• Completion Percentage: 54.5%
• Completions: 126
• Fewest Interceptions: 4
2009 True freshman QB starters (sorted by passing yards)
1. Matt Barkley - Southern California
GP C-A-I Pct. Yards TD Long Avg./G
10 164-278-11 59.0 2,241 12 75 224.1
2. Spencer Keith - Kent State
GP C-A-I Pct. Yards TD Long Avg./G
10 168-294-11 57.1 2,147 14 58 214.7
3. Nick Florence - Baylor
GP C-A-I Pct. Yards TD Long Avg./G
9 165-266-9 62.0 1,786 6 59 198.4
4. Tom Savage - Rutgers
GP C-A-I Pct. Yards TD Long Avg./G
10 126-231-4 54.5 1,764 11 81 176.4
5. Tate Forcier - Michigan
GP C-A-I Pct. Yards TD Long Avg./G
12 165-281-10 58.7 2,050 13 76 170.8
6. Patrick Nicely - Akron
GP C-A-I Pct. Yards TD Long Avg./G
8 120-222-6 54.1 1,349 6 59 168.6
7. Austyn Carta-Samuels - Wyoming
GP C-A-I Pct. Yards TD Long Avg./G
12 174-295-4 59.0 1,752 7 54 146.0
8. Jeff Tuel - Washington State
GP C-A-I Pct. Yards TD Long Avg./G
6 71-121-5 58.7 789 6 99 131.5
9. Trent Steelman - Army
GP C-A-I Pct. Yards TD Long Avg./G
11 47-90-1 52.2 560 3 34 50.9
Protecting the Pigskin
Rutgers is +28 in turnover differential over its last 18 games (15-3). The Scarlet Knights have gained 30 turnovers this season, including at least one in 10 of the 11 games.
Rutgers leads the nation in turnover differential (1.82).
In 2009, Rutgers is +20 in turnover differential (30 turnovers, 10 giveaways).
Over the last 18 games, Rutgers has gained a total of 47 turnovers.
15-3
Rutgers has won 15 of its last 18 games, dating back to the 2008 season. The Scarlet Knights are 7-1 on the road during the streak.
Over the last 18 games, Rutgers has held eight opponents to under 300 yards of total offense, including a low of 126 yards of total offense vs. Texas Southern. The Scarlet Knights held USF to seven first downs and shutout the Bulls for the first time in the school's regular-season history. The seven first downs for USF were also a single-game low for the Bulls.
Late Season Success "On the Banks"
Rutgers has won eight consecutive home games in the month of November and December. The Scarlet Knights last loss at home in November or December was vs. USF in 2005 when the Bulls stopped the Scarlet Knights 45-31 on Nov. 5, 2005. Rutgers committed six turnovers in the 2005 loss vs. the Bulls.
Home Success in November and December (since 2005)
Date Opponent Result
11/12/09 USF W, 31-0
12/4/08 Louisville W, 63-14
11/22/08 Army W, 30-3
11/8/08 Syracuse W, 35-17
11/17/07 Pittsburgh W, 20-16
11/25/06 Syracuse W, 38-7
11/9/06 #3/4 Louisville W, 28-25
11/26/05 Cincinnati W, 44-9
11/5/05 USF L, 45-31
BIG EAST's Best True Freshman QB
Tom Savage has set the BIG EAST single-season record for passing yards by a true freshman quarterback with 1,764 in 2009. Savage has also thrown the most touchdown passes by a true freshman signal caller in BIG EAST history with 11.
BIG EAST True Freshman Passing Yardage Leaders
1. Tom Savage, Rutgers (2009) 1,764
2. Pat Bostick, Pittsburgh (2007) 1,500
3. Ryan Cubit, Rutgers (2001) 1,433
4. Mike McMahon, Rutgers (1997) 1,259
BIG EAST True Freshman Passing Touchdown Leaders
1. Tom Savage, Rutgers (2009) 11
2. Ryan Cubit, Rutgers (2001) 9
3. Pat Bostick, Pittsburgh (2007) 8
4. Mike McMahon, Rutgers (1997) 6
The Turnover Story
Rutgers has turned the ball over just 10 times through 11 games, including seven turnovers over the previous 10 games. During Greg Schiano's nine-year tenure, the 10 turnovers are the fewest amount for Rutgers through 11 games.
Defensively, the Scarlet Knights have gained 30 turnovers through 11 games. The 30 turnovers already rank as the third-highest season total under Schiano.
Turnovers During the Schiano Era
Year Season Total Through 11 Games
2009 - 10
2008 20 19
2007 25 24
2006 20 20
2005 23 21
2004 35 35
2003 29 28
2002 38 33
2001 42 42
Turnovers Recovered During the Schiano Era
Year Season Total Through 11 Games
2009 - 30
2008 21 15
2007 19 17
2006 31 27
2005 20 18
2004 28 28
2003 23 21
2002 25 22
2001 20 20
A Continuing Trend
Rutgers is on track to allow under four yards per rush for the fourth time in five seasons. While one game remains in the regular season, Rutgers' opponents have averaged just 3.1 yards per rush on 366 attempts through 11 games.
Against the Run Under Schiano
Year Attempts Yards Yards Per Carry
2009 366 1,145 3.1
2008 469 1,763 3.8
2007 513 2,076 4.0
2006 447 1,313 2.9
2005 483 1,596 3.3
2004 460 1,960 4.3
2003 462 1,957 4.2
2002 525 2,484 4.7
2001 473 2,535 5.4
National Leader in Turnover Margin
Rutgers leads the nation in turnover margin (+1.88) per game. The Scarlet Knights have recovered 17 fumbles and intercepted 13 passes in 2009.
NCAA Turnover Margin Leaders
Team Fumbles Recovered Interceptions Gained Total Turnover Margin
1. Rutgers 17 13 30 1.82
2. Boise State 10 20 30 1.58
3. Air Force 14 14 28 1.42
4. Ohio State 10 23 33 1.33
5. Alabama 6 19 25 1.25
| BROWN |
Downtown to Brown
Tim Brown is one of the nation's top wide receivers in 2009. The Miami native is ninth nationally with 95.5 receiving yards per game. He is the only player in the nation to rank in the top 10 nationally in receiving yards per game and average over 20 yards per reception (20.6).
Brown is averaging a staggering 41.9 yards per touchdown reception in 2009 over his eight scoring plays.
For his career, Brown's 19 career touchdowns have averaged 40.6 yards per reception.
What Can Brown Do for You?
Tim Brown has continued to get better and better as his career has progressed at Rutgers. The senior WR leads the team with 51 receptions for 1,051 yards in 2009. Brown also leads RU in yards per reception (20.6), receiving yards per game (95.5) and touchdown receptions (8).
Brown became just the fourth player in school history to record 1,000 yards receiving in a season in the win over Louisville. Brown joined Kenny Britt (2007, 2008), Tiquan Underwood (2007) and Tres Moses (2004) as the only players to reach the 1,000-yard receiving plateau in a season at Rutgers.
Tim Brown Year-by-Year
Year GP Rec. Yards Avg. TD Yards Per Game
2006 10 8 202 25.2 3 20.2
2007 12 24 340 14.2 2 28.3
2008 13 27 565 20.9 6 43.5
2009 11 51 1,051 20.6 8 95.5
Touchdown Brown
Tim Brown has caught the most touchdown passes in school history with 19. He is also fifth in RU history with 2,158 career receiving yards.
Labeled the "most dangerous deep threat in the BIG EAST" by Lindy's, Brown is second in school history with nine career 100-yard receiving games.
In 2009, 42 of Brown's 55 receptions have resulted in a first down or touchdown. On third downs, 20 of his 25 receptions have moved the chains.
Rutgers Career 100-Yard Receiving Game Leaders
1. Kenny Britt (2006-08) 14
2. Tim Brown (2006-present) 9
3. Tres Moses (2001-05) 7
3. Marco Battaglia (1992-95) 7
5. Tiquan Underwood (2005-08) 6
Rutgers Career Receiving Yardage Leaders
1. Kenny Britt (2006-08) 3,043
2. Tres Moses (2001-05) 2,522
3. Andrew Baker (1981-84) 2,268
4. Marco Battaglia (1992-95) 2,221
5. Tim Brown (2006-present) 2,158
6. Jim Guarantano (1989-92) 2,065
7. Clark Harris (2003-06) 2,015
8. Tiquan Underwood (2005-08) 1,931
Rutgers Career Receiving Touchdown Leaders
1. Tim Brown (2006-present) 19
2. Kenny Britt (2006-08) 17
2. Chris Brantley (1990-93) 17
4. Marco Battaglia (1992-95) 16
4. Tiquan Underwood (2005-08) 16
4. Marco Battaglia (1992-95) 16
Game #100 is in the Win Column
Greg Schiano became the fourth coach in 140 years of Rutgers football to coach at least 100 games for the Scarlet Knights. John Bateman guided the Scarlet Knights for 13 seasons and has coached the most games in school history - 124.
Schiano's 100th game was a 23-15 victory over Florida International. The game was also the first for Schiano vs. a former assistant in Mario Cristobal of FIU. Cristobal served on Schiano's staff at Rutgers from 2001-03.
Schiano won his 50th game at Rutgers in impressive fashion in a 42-0 shutout of Texas Southern Oct. 10. Schiano is one of five coaches in school history to win 50 or more games.
Rutgers Head Coaches with 100 Games
Head Coach Record Years at RU Games
John Bateman 73-51 1960-72 124
Frank Burns 78-43-1 1973-83 122
Harvey Harman 74-44-2 1938-41. 46-55 120
Greg Schiano 54-54 2001-present 108
Inside the 100
Greg Schiano has had a remarkable turnaround during his tenure at Rutgers. After starting 15-35 overall in his first 50 games, Schiano is 39-19 in his last 58 games, including four consecutive bowls for the Scarlet Knights.
Overall BIG EAST
Games 1-50 15-35 4-24
Games 51-100 33-17 16-12
Games 101- 6-2 3-2
Total 54-54 23-38
Shutout in Four Straight Seasons
Rutgers is one of two teams in the nation to record a shutout in each of the last four seasons. In 2006, Rutgers blanked Illinois and Navy. In 2007, Norfolk State was shutout and Morgan State was held scoreless in 2008. In 2009, Rutgers shutout Texas Southern 42-0 and USF 31-0.
Rutgers - (2006: Illinois and Navy; 2007: Norfolk State; 2008: Morgan State; 2009: Texas Southern)
Boise State - (2006: Sacramento State; 2007: New Mexico State and Utah State; 2008: New Mexico State; 2009: Miami, Ohio)
Savage Era Begins in Impressive Fashion
Tom Savage was the fifth quarterback in school history to start as a true freshman for the Scarlet Knights and became just the second true freshman QB to win a game for the Scarlet Knights in RU's 45-7 win over Howard. He joined Ryan Hart (2002/4 starts), Ryan Cubit (2001/11 starts), Mike McMahon (1997/5 starts) and Jacque LaPrairie (1981/1 start) as the only true freshmen to start at quarterback in school history for Rutgers.
True Freshman Quarterbacks During the Schiano Era
Greg Schiano has played three true freshmen at quarterback during his tenure as head coach - Tom Savage in 2009, Ryan Cubit in 2001 and Ryan Hart in 2002.
Savage made his Scarlet Knight debut vs. Cincinnati in the season-opener. The true freshman was 15-of-23 passing for 135 yards and a touchdown vs. the Bearcats.
Savage, a four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at quarterback for head coach Dan Algeo at Cardinal O'Hara High School, was rated as the No. 3 pro style quarterback in the nation by Tom Lemming -MaxPreps.com and the No. 8 pro style quarterback nationally by SuperPrep Magazine.
Record-Setting First Start for Savage
Tom Savage finished the Howard game 8-for-13 for 223 yards and two touchdowns. Savage set a Rutgers school record for yards per completion by a true freshman QB with 27.8 yards per completion. He broke the single-game record set by Ryan Cubit vs. Navy in 2001, when Cubit passed for an average of 25.1 yards per completion vs. the Mids (13-of-20, 327 yards).
The 223 yards passing was the fifth-best single-game total in school history by a true freshman.
In Rare Company
Tom Savage is one five players who have earned time at quarterback as true freshmen for the Scarlet Knights. Savage is 5-1 as a starter, the most victories by a true freshman QB in school history.
True Freshman QB W-L Record as Starting QB
Quarterback, Year Overall Record BIG EAST Record
Tom Savage, 2009 7-2 3-2
Ryan Hart, 2002 0-4 0-3
Ryan Cubit, 2001 2-9 0-7
Mike McMahon, 1997 0-5 0-3
Jacque LaPrairie, 1981 0-1 -
Strong Performance in BIG EAST Opener
Tom Savage recorded career-highs in completions (23), attempts (39) and passing yards (248) in his first career BIG EAST start Oct. 16 vs. Pitt. Savage's 248 yards passing were the second-highest total by a true freshman QB in school history in a BIG EAST game. Mike McMahon holds the school record for single-game passing yards vs. a BIG EAST opponent with 269 yards vs. Pitt in 1997.
| SANU |
Sensational Start for Sanu
Mohamed Sanu became the first true freshman to start at wide receiver for the Scarlet Knights in his first game in the Greg Schiano era. Sanu is also the only player on the current roster to start as a true freshman in his first game as a Scarlet Knight.
Sanu caught the most passes by a true freshman WR in his first career start at Rutgers with 10 receptions for 101 yards vs. Cincinnati.
Sanu is just the fourth true freshman to start at wide receiver for Rutgers since Greg Schiano became head coach in 2001.
Sanu is second on the team in receptions (41) and receiving yards (437).
Finding the End Zone Three Ways
Mohamed Sanu is the first Scarlet Knight since Bruce Pressley in 1993 to throw a touchdown, catch a touchdown pass and rush for a touchdown in the same season. Sanu has rushed for three touchdowns, thrown for one and caught one TD.
Sanu Can Do
Mohamed Sanu was nearly unstoppable in the wildcat formation in Rutgers' 34-14 victory at Louisville. The South Brunswick native rushed 18 times for a career-high 148 yards and two touchdowns to lead RU to the win.
Balanced Ground Attack
Rutgers has five players on the 2009 roster with 100-yard games in their career, including four different 100-yard rushers this season.
The four different 100-yard rushers are the most in one season under Greg Schiano at Rutgers.
Mohamed Sanu, Joe Martinek, Jourdan Brooks, De'Antwan Williams and Kordell Young have each posted 100-yard games during their career. Sanu, Martinek, Brooks and Williams have surpassed the century mark this season.
Rutgers is 5-0 this season when a player rushes for 100 yards in a game.
100-Yard Rushers on 2009 Roster
Player Opponent Att.-Yards-TD
Jourdan Brooks Howard ('09) 17-124-3
Jourdan Brooks at Navy ('08) 22-134-2
Jourdan Brooks Louisville ('08) 11-124-1
Joe Martinek FIU ('09) 23-121-0
Joe Martinek at Maryland ('09) 19-147-2
Joe Martinek at Army ('09) 25-147-2
Joe Martinek #23 USF ('09) 25-128-1
Mohamed Sanu at Louisville ('09) 18-148-2
De'Antwan Williams Texas Southern ('09) 19-132-1
Kordell Young Syracuse ('08) 29-143-1
| MARTINEK |
Back-to-Back
Sophomore running back Joe Martinek became the first Scarlet Knight since Ray Rice in 2007 to rush for 100 yards in two consecutive games. Martinek went over the century mark for the first time in his career with 121 yards vs. Florida International. He eclipsed his career-high with 147 yards rushing, including 130 in the fourth quarter, along with two touchdowns in the 34-13 victory over Maryland.
Martinek continued his fourth quarter heroics with nine rushes for 82 yards and a touchdown at Army en route to 147 yards in the Rutgers win.
"Jersey Joe" in the Fourth Quarter (2009)
Opponent Att.-Yards-TD Avg. Per Carry
at Louisville 9-13-0 1.4
at Syracuse 3-18-0 6.0
#23 USF 8-56-1 7.0
at Connecticut 3-5--0 1.7
at Army 9-79-1 8.8
Pittsburgh 1-5-0 5.0
Texas Southern Did not play in fourth quarter
at Maryland 10-130-2 13.0
Florida International 6-32-0 5.3
Howard Did not play in fourth quarter
Cincinnati 1-1-0 1.0
Totals 50-339-4 6.8
Starting a Bowl Tradition
Before Greg Schiano's arrival at Rutgers, the Scarlet Knights played in one bowl game in 131 seasons of football. In his first eight seasons at the helm of the program, Schiano has guided Rutgers to four consecutive bowl games.
The Scarlet Knights are one of 31 teams to play in four consecutive bowls. Among BCS members, Rutgers is one of 21 schools to play in four straight bowl games and just one of three BIG EAST programs to play in four consecutive bowls (Rutgers, West Virginia, USF).
All-time, Rutgers is 3-2 in postseason play.
The "Chop Shop"
A school-record crowd was in attendance on Labor Day as the Scarlet Knights opened the season vs. Cincinnati.
Over the last three years, Rutgers is 19-7 at home. Since taking over as head coach in 2001, Greg Schiano's teams are 32-26 at Rutgers Stadium.
Top Crowds in Rutgers Stadium History
1. Cincinnati 47, Rutgers 15 (9/7/09) 53,737
2. Pitt 24, Rutgers 17 50,296
3. Rutgers 42, Texas So. 0 (10/10/09) 50,169
4. Rutgers 31, USF 0 (11/12/09) 48,057
5. Rutgers 23, FIU 15 (9/19/09) 45,273
Three Freshmen On ESPNU Top 150 List
Rutgers was the only school in the BIG EAST to have three of the nation's top 150 recruits on the ESPNU150 Class of 2009. Freshman CB Darrell Givens was rated as the nation's No. 61 recruit, Tom Savage was rated No. 125 and freshman DT Antwan Lowery was No. 134 on the top 150 list nationally.
2009 Recruiting Class Ranked Among Nation's Top 25
Rutgers 2009 recruiting class was ranked as the best in the BIG EAST and the No. 21 class nationally according to ESPN's Scouts, Inc.
Nine members of that recruiting class have played as true freshmen for the Scarlet Knights in 2009:
Steve Beauharnais, LB (Saddle Brook, N.J.)
Ka'Lial Glaud, LB (Atco, N.J.)
Duron Harmon, DB (Magnolia, Del.)
Mark Harrison, WR (Stratford, Conn.)
Quron Pratt, WR (Palmyra, N.J.)
Mohamed Sanu, WR (South Brunswick, N.J.)
Tom Savage, QB (Springfield, Pa.)
Tony Trahan, TE (Coppell, Texas)
De'Antwan Williams, RB (Woodbridge, Va.)
| LEFEGED |
From Defense to Offense
Rutgers has scored a defensive touchdown in three games in 2009.
With the first-quarter interception return for a touchdown by David Rowe vs. Texas Southern, Rutgers has four defensive touchdowns in seven games this season - the most since 2006, when RU posted four defensive touchdowns in 13 games.
The Scarlet Knights have six starters on defense who have scored touchdowns in their career. Senior CB Devin McCourty leads the way with two touchdowns.
Devin McCourty 2 INT TD returns
Ryan D'Imperio 1 INT TD return
George Johnson 1 Fumble TD return
Joe Lefeged 1 Fumble TD return
Antonio Lowery 1 INT return
David Rowe 1 INT TD return
| McCOURTY |
The Complete Player
Devin McCourty is one of the nation's premier cornerbacks and one of - if not the best - special team's standouts nationally. McCourty is one of two players in the country to block a punt and return a kickoff for a touchdown in 2009.
He has blocked seven career kicks and scored three touchdowns (two interception returns and one kickoff return). In 2009, McCourty has blocked three kicks, which ranks second nationally.
At cornerback, he leads Rutgers with 74 tackles. For his career, he has 232 tackles, 24 pass breakups and six interceptions.
In the win over Connecticut, McCourty played a staggering 111 plays. McCourty was at cornerback for all 86 plays. He logged 25 plays on special teams, where he's part of the punt coverage, punt return, kickoff coverage and kickoff return teams.
